PSYC 3030 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Substance Abuse, Drug Detoxification, Mental Disorder
20 Nov 2015
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High levels of drug use continue in our society despite significant governmental attempts to control such use. The addict is often driven by a strong urge to take the drug, which is called drug craving. In dsm- 5, maladaptive patterns (harm is occurring to the user) of drug use are categorized by a disorder called substance use disorder. In its severe form, substance use disorder has characteristics that correspond closely to those usually associated w/ addiction. Substance dependence which is the more severe disorder, corresponds roughly to the notion of addiction. Substance abuse is a less severe disorder that may or may not lead subsequently to substance dependence. (substance use disorder pattern for at least 12 month period that has led to significant impairment or distress by clinical standards) Substances refers to typical drugs of abuse as well as to some psychoactive medications that have abuse potential.
